2022 Annual Review

Capital programs and infrastructure During 2022 the School undertook a number of projects including upgrades to classrooms, a refurbishment of the tennis court, and a refresh to the canteen. Significant works at the School’s sports campus at Fig Tree Pocket were undertaken following flood damage in early 2022. The School continued investment in environmental sustainability and initiatives, and continued to develop a sustainability policy to be rolled out in 2023. 2022 saw the ongoing realisation of the School’s continued investment in IT infrastructure and systems across the Spring Hill and Marrapatta campuses, with an increased focus on cyber security.

Monitoring of financial performance and effectiveness Management and the Board of Trustees, with support from its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, continually monitor the School’s financial performance and effectiveness. This is undertaken through monthly financial reporting, a robust budget process and annual review of the School’s 10-year strategic forecasting. GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE The School acknowledges the contributions made by the State and Commonwealth Governments in the form of grant allocations. The grants received and approved in 2022 included: • Recurrent State and Commonwealth Government Grants, including Indigenous assistance: – Commonwealth Grants—$5 946 302 – State Government Grants—$3 506 004 • Queensland State Endowment Grant provided

to Grammar Schools in Queensland to assist with the additional cost of complying with State Government legislation for Statutory Bodies—$21 500

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